2023
May 2023
Friday 5 May 2023
Fri 5 May to Sat 6 May, 7-10 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 6-9 pm
Single dances on weekends are $15 for adults, $30 for a weekend pass
Weekend dances are $7.50 for youth age 18-25, $15 for a weekend pass.
Children under 18 accompanied by adults are free.
This is a private residence so proof of vaccination is required for all in attendance, including children and spectators.
When booking:
You must first be fully vaccinated and registered on the website dancingfish.dance.
One ticket only (everyone makes their own booking).
Select your booking category and send your booking.
Pay for your booking using the Donate button on the website event page. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][email][events]
Saturday 6 May 2023
Sat 6 May, 6-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 6-9 pm
Single dances on weekends are $15 for adults, $30 for a weekend pass
Weekend dances are $7.50 for youth age 18-25, $15 for a weekend pass.
Children under 18 accompanied by adults are free.
This is a private residence so proof of vaccination is required for all in attendance, including children and spectators.
When booking:
You must first be fully vaccinated and registered on the website dancingfish.dance.
One ticket only (everyone makes their own booking).
Select your booking category and send your booking.
Pay for your booking using the Donate button on the website event page. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][email][events]
Sunday 7 May 2023
Sun 7 May, 2-5 pm. 1 pm Doors open
2 – 5 pm Celebration of life and memorial dance
Please join us for a celebration of Al’s life with a memorial service followed by a dance including some of his favorite dance forms.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Celebration of Life in Loving Memory of Al Rogers, June 9, 1948 – March 1, 2023.
Al was a prominent member of several dance communities (English Country, Contra, Scottish, and Irish dance) in Gainesville, FL. He regularly traveled throughout north and central Florida to support other dance communities.
Al was an accomplished and kind dancer, a true gentleman in all respects. It didn’t matter if someone was the newest or most experienced dancer—he danced joyfully with all dancers and he took great pride in helping new dancers learn to dance. Al was the true embodiment of a dance angel.
A longtime resident of Gainesville, Al was a superb trumpet player in the Gainesville High School ban ... Gainesville Women’s Club, 2809 West University Avenue, Gainesville, 32607. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][facebook][email][events]
Friday 19 May 2023
Fri 19 May, 7-9:30 pm. This is a Mask-Required Dance.
At the outdoor, open-air pavilion at Gainesville Health & Fitness Main Center.
Schedule:
6:00 pm Setup
7:00 - 09:30 pm Contra Dance
9:30 - 10:00 pm Cleanup
Suggested Donation:
$10 ages 26+
$5 ages 16-25
Dancers ages 15 and under get in free when accompanied by an adult.
Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.
This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra dancing is fun and we will teach you how.
No special dress is required. Wear comfortable, casual attire and soft-soled shoes.
Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances.
This is a Mask-Required Dance.
COVID Safety and COVID Protocol:
If you choose to take your mask down or off, you will be asked by a board member or volunteer to pull it up or to go outside the pavilion. Masks are optional for callers and musicians while on stag ... Gainesville Health and Fitness Center, Main Center, Echo Pavilion, 4820 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][facebook][email][events]
Saturday 20 May 2023
Sat 20 May, 6-9 pm. This is a private residence so proof of vaccination is required for all in attendance, including spectators. Masks are optional.
The Dancing Fish is now insulated with heating and air conditioning for your year-round dancing comfort.
When booking:
You must first be fully vaccinated and registered on the website dancingfish.dance.
One ticket only (everyone makes their own booking).
Select your booking category and send your booking.
Pay for your booking using the Donate button on the website event page. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. $10. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][email][events]